CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 143
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,516 residents · 0.097 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest density in WI25,938/sq mi#47highest foreign-born in WI20.1%#52highest broadband in WI98.0%#84highest per-capita income in WI$65,607TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 143 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,516
+10%since 2020
from 2,286 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
25,938 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 23,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+10%since 2020
from 31.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,577
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,688 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,607
+6%since 2020
from $62,159 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+4%since 2020
from 0.545 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
Information6.9%
Retail trade6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Public administration2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,153
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $883 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
73.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,851)
Black5.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(98)
Asian7.3%(167)
Other2.1%(47)
Diversity Score41.7%(954)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,855)
Black4.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(57)
Asian12.2%(308)
Other7.1%(179)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,364)
Diversity Score
54
+30%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
+4%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Foreign born
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $70,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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